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Pre-knowledge assessment
Choose the most appropriate answer.
8. Which statements below are true regarding oedema?
a) Oedema is the retention of fluid in the tissues of the body.
b) Oedema is seen as swollen feet, legs, hands, arms and face.
c) Most children with malnutrition have oedema.
d) Grade + (mild) is oedema of both feet <-3SD.
e) Grade ++ (moderate) is oedema of the feet plus lower legs, hands or lower arms.
f) Grade +++ (severe) is generalised oedema including feet, legs, hands, arms and face.
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All are correct except c). Although oedematous malnutrition is common, it is unusual to affect 'most' children.
